Sous Chef – Mina's Kitchen

About the role

The Sous Chef at Mina's Kitchen, Westin Dubai, oversees daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, presentation, and safety while supporting the culinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and kitchen workers.
• Determine food presentation, create decorative displays, and ensure proper portioning and garnish.
• Monitor food quantities prepared and inform Food & Beverage staff of menu specials and out‑of‑stock items.
• Prepare special meals or substitute items and assist cooks with various tasks.
• Maintain stock of kitchen supplies, monitor inventory, and keep kitchen logs for food safety programs.
• Ensure food quality meets specifications and report any deviations to the manager.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, and motivating employees.
• Follow all company safety and security policies, report maintenance needs, and complete required safety training.
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance and uphold confidentiality of proprietary information.

Required profile

• Technical, trade, or vocational school degree.
• 4 to 6 years of related culinary experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• No specific license or certification required.